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Ayra Starr bags silver certification in UK

Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has earned a UK Silver certification for her song “Bloody Samaritan”.

The certification was awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom.

The song released by Ayra Starr in 2021 is part of her debut album 19 and Dangerous under Mavin Records.

Other Nigerian singers who have previously received UK Silver certifications include Burna Boy and Asake for projects such as African Giant, Twice as Tall, Damini, Work of Art, and Lonely at the Top.

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Wizkid earned UK Silver certification for Made in Lagos, while Davido achieved Silver status for Timeless.

Tems, Omah Lay, Rema, and CKay also recorded UK Silver certifications for projects and singles including Born in the Wild, Boy Alone, Rave & Roses and Love Nwantiti.

The development reflects the continued global recognition of Nigerian music in international music markets.

Segun Ojo

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